Submitted on Tuesday 10th November 2020
Rejected on Monday 16th November 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Make all firework displays ‘Low noise’ displays
To make it a legality that all firework displays regardless of where they’re taking place, to be ‘silent’ or ‘low noise’ firework displays.
To prevent the trauma loud fireworks cause to people and animals alike. Those that suffer from sensory issues often struggle during the firework season as it can cause a lot of discomfort and stress. Furthermore, animals also suffer, families lose their beloved pets.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/549758
While some fireworks are marketed as silent, these still make some noise. If you would like the Government to reduce the decibel limit to a specific level, you could start a new petition requesting this.
We have also published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/319891
Ban the use of all fireworks in order to reduce air and noise pollution: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/334448
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